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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.61, 760.05 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.61, 760.05 and 182.07 is: 273.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.61 : 760.05 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.61/760.05 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.61x = 760.05 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.61x = 138,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,382.30/506.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.15

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